NABC Chapter 200
Chapter 200
Chapter 200
In the following days, Kaelith worked closely with Aizen to refine the “unfinished space” he’d presented.
First, using various Kidō, they stabilized and fixed the shadow domain into a semi-permanent structure. Once it was reasonably secure, they started bringing in materials and equipment from the Soul Society, gradually furnishing this secret Hueco Mundo laboratory.
Half a month later, the lab was finally taking shape. Kuchiki Kyōka, floating gently inside a large, pillar-like containment cylinder, had a stable new home at last. Aizen looked on with satisfaction.
But this quiet life didn’t last long.
One afternoon, Kaelith returned from Hueco Mundo to the Soul Society, taking a less-traveled route back to the Second Division as usual. Near the Technical Bureau, Soifon suddenly appeared beside him in a flash step.
“Kaelith-sama, the Head Captain commands you to report to the First Division immediately!”
Kaelith paused. “When was this?”
“About a cup of tea’s time ago,” Soifon replied crisply. “I
Kaelith responded by making smug faces at his old schoolmate, silently enjoying the gap in their positions now. Yamada Seinosuke fumed inwardly, but with Yamamoto present, he could do nothing.
Yamamoto spoke up, “Lieutenant Yamada, how is he?”
“Head Captain, Kensei’s injuries have stabilized. His life isn’t in danger anymore,” Seinosuke reported. “But as for when he’ll wake, that depends on his recovery.”
Yamamoto nodded. Sasakibe then explained the situation to Kaelith:
Not long ago, Kensei and Love Aikawa were sent to the Living World to handle the Quincy who hunted Hollows. However, their orders were too forceful, and some Quincy took offense. Despite the majority still cooperating, a small but vocal group resisted, claiming they no longer needed to follow the Soul Society’s rules.
After repeated failed negotiations, Kensei lost his patience. Believing the Quincy were deliberately stalling, he unleashed his reiatsu to intimidate them. But the radical Quincies had set a trap. The moment he flared his spiritual pressure, dozens of Quincy arrows rained from every direction, and a special formation suppressed his power. Caught off guard, Kensei was hit by over a dozen arrows. If not for Love saving him, Kensei might have died on the spot.
Now, a large number of Shinigami were heading to the Living World, with more squads assembling. War was on the brink of erupting.
After Sasakibe’s explanation, Yamamoto turned to Kaelith.
“Kaelith,” he said, voice heavy. “From this moment, I appoint you in charge of the Quincy situation in the Living World. Once the reinforcements are gathered, you will lead them there.”
Yamamoto narrowed his eyes, reiatsu pressing like a stormcloud.
“Make the Quincy pay,” he said. “Show them a price so steep they’ll never dare bare their fangs at the Soul Society again.”